Soapdom Blogs

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Phil Carey is back in all his cowboy glory on Nov. 9, 12, and 13 when Asa appears on videotape to read his will. The Buchanans (and a few choice others) head to the family ranch in Texas for what is bound to be a hoot-and-hollering event.

Despite online speculation that Michael Easton (John) is leaving OLTL this November, the actor confirms that he is staying put, at least for the time being. "I appreciate everyone's concern but it's unwarranted," he posted on his Web site, www.michael-easton.com. "Although it's not good policy to talk about contracts, I will tell you mine isn't even up in 2007 and I feel very fortunate to be working at ABC Daytime."
Catch up with the actor in a rare public appearance at Super Soap Weekend in Orlando, FL, on November 10 and 11.

Despite the rumor — and accompanying photo of a young actor! — currently making the message board rounds, ATWT has not recast Casey Hughes, the role played by Zach Roerig from 2005 until earlier this year, when the character was shipped off to prison. "It's not true at all," says a surprised spokesperson.

As reported in Digest's 9/4 issue, Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) is returning to DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She will first air in November. "We're thrilled to have her back," says Executive Producer Ken Corday. "She is an amazingly beautiful and talented woman." Not surprisingly, Chloe will be part of a storyline with Shawn, Belle and Philip. "She comes back with an edge," teases the exec. For more, see upcoming issues of Digest and Weekly.

After less than a year in Llanview, Christina Chambers (Marty) has been let go. Chambers's last air date has yet to be determined, but the inside word is it won't be for a couple of months. The actress joined OLTL last November in the popular role originated by Susan Haskell, but after a year of front-burner action, fans didn't warm up to the recast.

"Christina Chambers's talent and professionalism have been a wonderful asset to ONE LIFE TO LIVE. I thank her for her commitment to the character of Marty Saybrooke and wish her the best of luck as she returns to the West Coast full time,” said OLTL Executive Producer Frank Valentini."